Ultimate Checklist For Moving House In Auckland

Moving house in Auckland is probably one of the biggest jobs you will face! There are just so many things to do, from packing your life to changing your address, organising all your bills and so much more.

This checklist will help ensure you get everything sorted for moving house in Auckland & make your big move smooth and hassle-free.

To Do 3 Months Before Moving House:

• List all the items in the house you know you want to move, including furniture and appliances (you will need this for a moving quote)

• Get quotes from the best moving companies in Auckland

• If you rent, give your landlord notice

• If applicable, ask your employer to see if they will cover any moving/relocation expenses

• Research local schools and child services if you have a family

• Organise temporary accommodation, if needed, between moves

• Create a budget for your moving costs

To Do 2 Months Before Moving House:

• Start acquiring boxes and other supplies for packing

• Have a clear out! Go through all your stuff and decide:

  • What you want to take with you,

  • What you want to sell and

  • What to donate.

• Start packing items that you want to move but don’t need to use until you move (don’t forget to categorise and label your boxes!)

• Finalise schools and childcare

• Organise temporary storage, if needed, between moves

• Book in annual leave from work for a couple of days around the move

• Finalise the moving company & transit insurance

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To Do 1 Month Before Moving House:

• If you have pets and are need to change vets:

  • Research & find a new vet in the area

  • Take them to your current vet & get any certificates

  • Decide how you will transport them to your new place

• Make any travel bookings to get to your new place if needed

• Transfer your kid’s school records to their new school

• Let all your utility companies know you’re moving

• Confirm move date with the moving company you chose

• Make sure you have given your landlord formal written notice that you are leaving

To Do 3 Weeks Before Moving House:

• Make sure you know where all your valuable items are and that they are safe

• Make a list of places you need to inform of your move (see below)

• Finish off clearing your house of items you won’t be taking with you

• Research service providers in the new neighborhood:

  • Cleaners

  • Gardeners

  • Hairdressers

  • Plumbers / Handymen

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To Do 2 Weeks Before Moving House:

• Arrange a final inspection with the landlord, if renting, so you can get your bond back

• Let family and friends know your new address

• Apply with NZ post to have your mail redirected

To Do 1 Week Before Moving House:

• Stock up on moving day cleaning supplies

• Pay any outstanding & final bills

• Separate items you will be taking yourself (such as valuables) from what the movers will take, these include:

  • Passport

  • Credit cards

  • Vaccination records for pets

  • Medical insurance

  • Driver’s licence

  • Paperwork relating to your household goods removal

  • Extra set of keys for the car

  • Jewellery

  • Sunglasses

• Start clearing out food from the fridge and freezer

• Hire a cleaner to do a big clean of the house after you have left. Ezy Peazy is a great place to find a cleaner for this task

• Arrange for someone to look after your kids & pets on moving day

• Have BBQ / heater gas bottles professionally purged

To Do The Day Before Moving House:

• Make sure you have the keys to your new place or have arranged to pick them up

• Defrost freezer

• Empty rubbish bins

• Empty & clean cupboards & fridge of food. Arrange a simple breakfast for the morning.

• Empty vacuum cleaners

• Finish last loads of laundry & turn off all taps

• Water plants that are moving with you

To Do On The Day Of Moving House:

• Make sure there is space in the driveway for the movers, move your car(s) on the street

• Lock all doors and windows

• Make a final note of all meter readings and put them somewhere safe. Take pictures.

• Ensure all information, documents and keys have been given to the real estate agent, new owners, landlord or property managers

• Check everything to be moved has been packed & loaded.

• All items to be packed and moved are loaded and sign and retain a copy of our inventory list for your records

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After You Have Arrived At Your New Place:

• Focus on unpacking the most essential items first such as beds. Everything else can be sorted later.

• Create a list of anything that was damaged or is missing from the move. Inform the movers and your insurance company.

• Consider changing the locks

• Introduce yourself to your new neighbours!

Services To Discontinue Or Redirect:

• Newspaper delivery

• Telephone and internet providers

• Sky TV

• Gas & electricity

• Water

• House, contents & car insurance companies

To Notify Of Your Move & Change Of Address:

• Post office

• Bank

• Electoral registrar

• Insurance companies:

  • Contents

  • Car

  • Life

  • Health

• The kid’s school

• The local council for rates

• Any stores where you have accounts

• Default address on your computer browser for online shopping

• Club memberships

• Healthcare providers:

  • Doctor

  • Dentist

  • Optometrist

  • Any other specialist

• Professional service providers

  • Lawyers

  • Accountants

  • Brokers

• Credit card companies

• Frequent flyer programs

• Any other loyalty programs

• Cleaners & gardeners (arrange for them to come & quote your new place if moving to the same area)

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There you have the ultimate checklist for moving house in Auckland! There is a lot to be done when moving into a new place, so follow this checklist and don’t miss a beat. You can also find help with any and all of this by simply posting a task on ezy peazy and make your life a whole lot easier!